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Verify your
identity Complete identity verification per
global AML standards.
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Choose your amount &
payment method Pay with credit/debit card, bank transfer, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
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Receive Chainlink
in your wallet Chainlink is delivered to the LINK wallet address you provide, on the network shown at checkout.

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What is Chainlink (LINK)?

Chainlink (LINK) is a decentralized oracle network that lets blockchain smart contracts use data from outside their own blockchain, such as asset prices, interest rates, and web API responses. LINK is the network’s payment token, used to pay independent node operators who fetch, verify, and deliver that data. Chainlink was introduced in a September 2017 whitepaper by Steve Ellis, Ari Juels, and Sergey Nazarov, and the network went live on Ethereum mainnet in 2019.

Chainlink sits between blockchains and the outside world. The sections below cover how its node operators fetch and agree on data, what else the network does beyond price feeds, where the LINK token lives, and the risks worth weighing before you buy.

Chainlink at a glance

  • TickerLINK
  • TypeDecentralized oracle network
  • Own blockchainNo – runs on other blockchains
  • Token standardERC-677 (ERC-20 compatible)
  • Home networkEthereum, also on other networks
  • Whitepaper authorsSteve Ellis, Ari Juels, Sergey Nazarov
  • TimelineWhitepaper 2017, mainnet 2019

How the Chainlink oracle network works

  • Blockchains cannot reach outside their own network by themselves, a limit developers call the oracle problem, and Chainlink exists to answer it.
  • Independent node operators pull data from several sources, compare the results, and publish a single agreed value on-chain for contracts to read.
  • Applications in lending, insurance, and tokenized assets read those Chainlink Data Feeds.
  • Node operators earn LINK for delivering that data accurately and on time, which is the job the token is there to pay for.

What LINK does and where it runs

  • Chainlink VRF supplies verifiable randomness, and Chainlink Automation triggers smart contracts once the conditions a developer set are met.
  • Chainlink Proof of Reserve checks that backing assets exist, while the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) moves data and tokens between blockchains.
  • LINK is an ERC-677 token that started on Ethereum and stays backward-compatible with ERC-20, so ordinary Ethereum wallets hold it normally.
  • Chainlink is not a standalone layer-1 blockchain; it runs as off-chain node operators plus smart contracts deployed on other chains.
  • Before you buy, check that your wallet address is on the network Coinmama delivers on.

Risks to know before you buy LINK

  • LINK is a volatile asset whose price can fall sharply, and its demand is tied to how much developers actually use Chainlink oracle services.
  • The network is not fully decentralized, because Chainlink Labs still guides much of the development.
  • Anyone can run Chainlink node software, but the operators serving the major Data Feeds are a curated set rather than an open one.
  • Feed contracts are administered by multisig-controlled keys, and a faulty or manipulated data feed can affect the contracts that rely on it.

How do I buy Chainlink (LINK)?

You can buy Chainlink on Coinmama with a credit card, debit card, bank transfer over SEPA or SWIFT, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, though the methods open to you vary by country. Create an account, complete identity verification once, choose the amount you want, and paste your LINK wallet address. Coinmama has operated since 2013 and is non-custodial for purchases, so your Chainlink goes straight to your own wallet. Support is available 24/7 at support@coinmama.com.

Chainlink is one of many cryptocurrencies you can buy on Coinmama. Bitcoin and Ethereum are the two best-known cryptocurrencies, and LINK was first issued on Ethereum, so the same kind of wallet that holds your ETH can hold your LINK. You can also buy Compound and Dogecoin with the same verified account.

Frequently asked questions

Yes – buying Chainlink is legal in most countries, but rules differ by jurisdiction and can change. Coinmama has operated since 2013, is run by New Bit Ventures Ltd., and applies identity verification under global KYC and AML standards. Check your local regulations before you buy.
Verification is usually quick. You upload a government-issued photo ID and a selfie, then wait for review. Busy periods or unclear document photos can add time. Once you are verified, future Chainlink purchases do not need the process again.
Coinmama supports credit cards, debit cards, bank transfers over SEPA and SWIFT, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Availability varies by country and by card issuer, so the checkout page shows the methods open to you once you sign in and choose Chainlink.
Store LINK in any wallet that supports ERC-20 tokens on Ethereum – LINK is an ERC-677 token, which ERC-20 wallets handle normally. Software and hardware wallets both work. Add LINK as a custom token if your wallet does not list it, and check that your address is on the network Coinmama delivers on.
After your payment clears, Coinmama sends your Chainlink to the wallet address you entered during checkout. You get an order confirmation by email, and the transfer appears on the blockchain once it is broadcast. Delivery time depends on network conditions and your payment method.
Yes. Coinmama is non-custodial for purchases, so you supply the wallet address where your Chainlink should arrive. Set up an Ethereum-compatible wallet first, copy its receiving address carefully, and keep your recovery phrase private and offline. Nobody at Coinmama can restore a lost phrase.
Coinmama protects your data with SSL encryption, mandatory two-factor authentication, and Cloudflare edge protection, and verifies identity under KYC and AML rules. Use a strong, unique password and keep 2FA switched on. Coinmama is non-custodial for purchases, so your Chainlink is delivered to your own wallet rather than held in a Coinmama account.
Sometimes – it depends on your country, your payout method, and the coin, and Coinmama does not support selling every coin it sells. Confirm on the Coinmama sell page or with support@coinmama.com whether Chainlink can be sold where you live before you buy.
No. Chainlink is not a standalone layer-1 blockchain. Chainlink runs as a network of off-chain node operators plus smart contracts deployed on other blockchains, and the LINK token was first issued on Ethereum as an ERC-677 token – an extension that remains backward-compatible with ERC-20. That design lets Chainlink serve many chains at once.

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